The YIKES Podcast

EPISODE 50: COP27, Occupations and a Book

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:53:09 GMT

Mikaela's just returned from COP27 in Egypt and Jo's just returned from university occupations with the End Fossil Occupy movement. They speak about their experiences fighting for climate justice in these different spaces - both working inside the UN COP structure and pushing outside through direct action tactics. Mikaela also shares a bit about her exciting upcoming first book "It's Not That Radical!: Climate Action To Transform Our World" - available for preorder now: geni.us/ItsNotThatRadicalBook !

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Hosted by Josephine Becker and Mikaela Loach, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 49: COP27 Live - Youth From Resistance To Power

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:51:30 GMT

Mikaela hosted a panel live at COP27 on "Youth: From Resistance to Power" with Ayisha Siddiqa, Eric Njuguna, Mitzi Jonelle Tan and Re Cabrera. They spoke about the different ways that youth are building power all over the world and how we can all be part of radical transformation. Enjoy!

Follow the panellists on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ericdnjuguna

https://www.instagram.com/ayisha_sid

https://www.instagram.com/mitzijonelle

https://www.instagram.com/re_cabrera

Thank you to Emory University Climate Talks and The Climate Justice Programme for partnering on this event.

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On The Frontlines: Saving Tuvalu

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:42:21 GMT

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we here from Kato, from the Saving Tuvalu movement in Tuvalu, who recently featured as the first young Tuvaluan delegate to attend COP26.

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EPISODE 48: Billionaires Shouldn't Exist

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 02:00:27 GMT

In today's episode we discuss billionaires and philanthrocapitalism, following Mikaela'a challenge of both of these at the Gates Foundation's annual event last week. Listen to learn more about wealth hoarding, the complexities around redistribution and more...

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On the Frontlines: Nuclear and Coal Free Batan

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:46:18 GMT

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we here from Derek, member of the Nuclear and Coal Free Batan Movement in The Philippines. The movement is a coaliton of organisations and individuals working for a safer environment with safer energy sources for all. In this episode Derek also highlights the increased risks that environmental defenders in The Philippines are facing.

Nuclear and Coal Free Batan Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/coal.bataan.5

Video on their work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XruzZ9wAxtM

More info on their work: https://world.350.org/philippines/bataan/

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EPISODE 47: Theory, Political Education and Practice

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:22:33 GMT

Have you ever felt like you have to read a whole stack of books before getting involved in activism? In this episode Mikaela and Jo discuss the power as well as the shortcomings of theory for social change. In connection to social movement struggles, they discuss how theory has become abstract rather than a tool rooted in community and give pointers how we can change this. Enjoy!

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On the Frontlines: Abayuuti Climate Action Network

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:30:11 GMT

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. This week we here from Crispus, the founder of the Abayuuti Climate Action Network in Uganda. Their work consists of environmental justice education and identifying/supporting people affected by climate crisis.

Relevant Links for Abayuuti Climate Action Network:

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/5f2265b4

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/login?lang=en

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/crispus-mwemaho-457632225

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

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EPISODE 46: Uprooting Islamophobia with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:00:53 GMT

For this episode we are in conversation with the wonderful Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, also known as @theBrownHijabi on socials and author of Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia.

We talk about the colonised mind, colonialism, state surveillance, islamophobia (TW) as well as tools such as language poetry art; that are tools for building community-centred and liberated futures.

Also special thanks to Jess Mally for joining Jo Becker as the co-host on this episode. Jess is an anti-racist educator, writer, podcaster and good friend of us. For other episodes with her, check out: the Yikes Pod ep: 17&30

https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745345413/tangled-in-terror/

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Links:

https://twitter.com/thebrownhijabi

https://www.suhaiymah.com/ https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745345413/tangled-in-terror/

@jessmally

https://www.jessmally.com/

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On the Frontlines: Rojava Revolution

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 08:21:11 GMT

Bio: This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. We hope it allows for collective learning efforts, and for building bridges across our causes for international solidarity. For this episode, we hear from Elif Sarican (@elifxeyal) about the Rojava Revolution in North East Syria in pursuit of freedom and autonomy of the Kurdish peoples, in resisting against colonialism, patriarchy and capitalism and what alternatives have been in the making there, with a special focus on the womens liberation movement.

Further resources:

- https://makerojavagreenagain.org/

- Rise Up for Rojava

- https://www.freeocalan.org/main

- https://www.plutobooks.com/blog/podcast-rojava/

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EPISODE 45: Is Reactive Activism helpful?

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Should we all pivot our focus to every tragedy that happens? Can social media's shifting focus to whatever is the most recent issue get in the way of long-term work against issues like the climate crisis? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of reactionary activism, social media and more.

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On the Frontlines: Lützerath Bleibt

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:17:11 GMT

This miniseries highlights frontline struggles, resistance and peoples actions that are taking place right now around the world; and we will hear from the peoples directly. We hope it allows for collective learning efforts, and for building bridges across our causes for international solidarity. This week we hear from Lützerath Bleibt

Lützerath Bleibt (eng: Lützerath stays) is a land defenders group in western Germany resisting coal extraction. By declaring themselves as an autonomous zone #ZADRheinland, they are practicing new possible futures.

For more info on this week's guest:

https://luetzerathlebt.info/

https://www.instagram.com/luetzibleibt/

https://twitter.com/LuetziBleibt

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EPISODE 44: Why you should join a union

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:02 GMT

For this episode we chatted to Eve Livingston, author of "Make Bosses Pay" about unions. We discuss what unions are, their importance, the need for more coalition building with unions and what to do after joining one. Find Eve's work at @eve__rebecca and her book here: plutobooks.com/9780745341620/make-bosses-pay/

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On The Frontlines: Indigenous Land Defenders in Mexico

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:00:27 GMT

For more info on this week's guest:

http://caravana.pueblosunidosporlavida.org/

https://www.instagram.com/marinatricks

https://www.facebook.com/Congresonacionalindigenamexico

https://www.facebook.com/CIPOGEZ

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EPISODE 43: You don't have to be a perfect activist

Thu, 19 May 2022 03:00:44 GMT

We're finally back!!! Welcome to Season 5 of YIKES!

In this episode, we reflect on our own internalised beliefs of perfectionism and how that can get in the way of activist work, is related to capitalism and how we need more error-friendly spaces to (un)learn collectively

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EPISODE 42: Cop-Out 26

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 01:00:05 GMT

We are back from COP26 (aka Cop-Out 26)... in this ep, we share some reflections on the results of Glasgow Climate Pact, our first hand experiences being in Glasgow during this UN climate conference, and what we can take away for our movements and for upcoming COPs.

Resources:

(twitter thread Jo mentioned): https://twitter.com/GeorgeMonbiot/status/1461223380619870209?s=20

Govan Free State: https://www.govanfreestate.sco

COP26 Coalition YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMNmU3mvFT8pLROw0y2f8ZQ

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EPISODE 41: "A Bigger Picture" with Vanessa Nakate

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:00:19 GMT

In this ep. we chatted with the incredible Vanessa Nakate about her climate work. We heard more about how she became a Climate Striker, the differences to organising in Uganda and Europe and how we can build more bridges in connecting our movement across the globe.

Follow Vanessa on socials!

https://www.instagram.com/vanessanakate1/

https://twitter.com/vanessa_vash

Order her book "A Bigger Picture" now!

https://linktr.ee/ABiggerPicture

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EPISODE 40: What is COP26? w/ Farhana Yamin

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:06:52 GMT

Hello, lovely beans!

Just before COP26 kicks off, we are bringing you this episode to explain what it is, why it is so important and what is to be expected within the UN negotiations and also outside the formal meetings.

This week we had the opportunity to hear from Farhana Yamin, who has 30 years of experience of working as a climate lawyer and having worked in many COPs.

Check out her work @farhanaclimate on twitter, and the manifesto she wrote for COP26 here: https://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/the-world-today/2021-10/manifesto-justice-cop26-and-beyond

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EPISODE 39: Suing our Governments with Tessa Khan

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:56:02 GMT

This week we chatted to the brilliant Tessa Khan about climate litigation, what it is and why so many people are now choosing to take climate action to the courts.

We also talked about the Paid To Pollute case that Mikaela is a claimant on - which will be going to court on December 8th 2021!

More info on paidtopollute.org.uk Tessa is an international climate lawyer who has been involved with some of the most impactful climate cases in recent years so it was an absolute pleasure to hear her insights.

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EPISODE 38: Why We Should Abolish Prisons in the UK

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:44:16 GMT

In this episode we speak to Kelsey from Community Action on Prison Expansion (CAPE) about prison abolition in the UK. We hear about the different types of prisons, current expansion plans, community resistance and get a glimpse of what a society without police could be like. This conversation was so rich, thought provoking and just so far our favourite. We hope it challenges and changed you.

Organisations mentioned in the episode: CAPE - Community Action on Prison Expansion (@no_more_prisons) https://instagram.com/no_more_prisons?utm_medium=copy_link

Corporate watch

Inquest

Women in prison

Sisters Uncut

Docs Not Cops

Abolitionist Futures Reading Group

Cradle Community (@cradlecommunity)

"Brick by Brick" - https://www.hajarpress.com/books/brick-by-brick

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EPISODE 37: What Can I Do?

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 01:00:58 GMT

This week we dive deeper into what organising actually is. We explore the different roles within social movements, dismantling barriers that make activism exclusionary and the call for us all to get more involved and active.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 36: Choosing Hope Not Fear with Hassan Akkad

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:30:00 GMT

Welcome to Season 4!

In this episode we chat to the incredible Hassan Akkad (coming back after episode 11!) We chat to Hassan about his new - brilliant - book Hope Not Fear which is published THIS WEEK. This conversation touches on the current climate for refugees in the UK, cancel culture, privilege, climate and so much more.

Preorder Hassan's brilliant memoir here.

Release date today! (2nd Sept): https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/hassan-akkad/hope-not-fear/9781529059830

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EPISODE 35: Too Radical or Not Radical Enough?

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:00:43 GMT

We are back with a bonus episodes in between seasons, woohoo!! In this episode, we talk about idealism, futures envisioning, feeling too radical whilst not radical enough and stepping into different movement roles to disrupt the status quo.

Stop Cambo: https://linktr.ee/stopcambo

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EPISODE 34: We Are Constantly Learning

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:20:26 GMT

It's the end of Season 3! We hope you've all enjoyed it as much as we have!! In this final episode of the season we have a chat about some things that have been inspiring and challenging our learning and unlearning recently.

Mikaela is taking the UK government to court!

Sign the petition here: https://paidtopollute.org.uk/petition/

More info here: https://paidtopollute.org.uk/learn/

Resources from this episode:

Resources:

- Crip Camp (Movie)

- Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa (book)

- We will not cancel us - adrienne maree brown

- Imagining Radical Feminist Futures: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=365225481225185&ref=watch_permalink

- Unapologetic, a Black Queer Feminist Mandate on Radical Mandate by Charlene Carruthers (book)

- Legendary (tv show)

- Another Now by Yanis Varoufakis (book)

- shado mag talk: https://fb.watch/5laJx-wTxl/

- Feeding the Revolution in Columbia: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/feeding-the-revolution---alimentado-la-revolucin

- Mutual Aid Groups India: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eiobgyrl8iz-R1Dz7c4R5pzzzkuZLBj99vaC7T_UeVo/mobilebasic

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EPISODE 33: One Solution Fits None

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:38:37 GMT

Veganism isn't the (only) answer, but what is? In this episode we chat about magic-bullet solutions to the world's issues, whether they exist or not, consumer 'activism' and context-based solution practices

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EPISODE 32: Breaking Up With Internalised Capitalism

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:45:05 GMT

This week we chat about internalised capitalism, what it is, and how it is connected to productivity, self-worth and activism. We also touch on why it is essential we break up with this for personal and collective social change.

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EPISODE 31: The Revolution Will Not Be Greenwashed

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:45:59 GMT

Today it's International Greenwash Day! Well... it's actually meant to be Earth Day... With all the greenwashing we're seeing today (and most days) we recorded a whole episode all about what greenwashing is, "social licensing" and how these tactics are used to manipulate the public. It's all a big YIKES.

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EPISODE 30: Beyond the Good/Bad Binary with Jess Mally

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:15:18 GMT

In this week's ep, we speak with Jess Mally about the concept of Healthy Humans, how this transcends the binary of good and bad, and is an activator for collective change-making.

Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmally/

Jess's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jessmally

Listen to the Third Way Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thethirdwaypodcast

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EPISODE 29: Individualism and Perfectionism

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:11:39 GMT

In these week's episode we chat about how perfectionism, imagination and individualism connect to work against white supremacy and capitalism. We also discuss the #KillTheBill movement, Emma Dabiri's new book "What White People Can Do Next" and more. Enjoy!

Yikes is also hiring an assistant! Applications close on 16th April.

More details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ap0sAgnNneu2S3iSw1zfyMiNd_s5yXviEfIeTtTyC50/edit?usp=sharing

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 28: Climate Rage & Greentrolling with Mary Annaïse Heglar

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:45:44 GMT

In this episode we chat with the amazing Mary Annaïse Heglar - co-creator and co-host of Hot Take - about rage, greentrolling (bullying fossil fuel companies on twitter) and so much more. This was such a fun conversation and we had a lot of laughs. Enjoy!

Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryHeglar?s=20

Mary's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mary.heglar/?hl=en

Hot Take Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZSBjcIGeBAsuxEnSaF3YQ

Hot Take Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hot-take/id1488414960

Hot Take's Substack: https://realhottake.substack.com/

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 27: Layla Saad: White Supremacy, Healing & Futures

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:11 GMT

CW: White Supremacy and Racism

This week we chat with the wonderful Layla F Saad, about her NYT Bestselling book "Me and White Supremacy", how she sustains herself in this work and about raising a new generation. We are still totally in awe from this conversation, enjoy!

IG: @laylafsaad ; Good Ancestor Podcast; Me and White Supremacy Book

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EPISODE 26: Abolish the Monarchy

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:30:35 GMT

This week, we are chatting about the big YIKES that is the British monarchy and all it represents, upholds and reflects of our society generally. We are not at all shocked, but want to take this moment as lesson for wider issues

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 25: Beyond White Feminism

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:12:49 GMT

This episode is sponsored by Treedom, check them out: http://go.treedom.net/z686

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In this episode, and in light of International Women's Day, we chat about intersectional feminism, what this means (to us) and our understanding of it as a lense and practice and connective tool for collective liberation.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 24: COVID & Change: The Impact Of The Pandemic On Social Movements (Live Panel)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:39:32 GMT

Our first ever live panel event! All about the impact that the pandemic has had on social movements. With panellists Nadia Whittome MP, Katouche and Edward Adonteng (from Tribe Named Athari). Hosted by Mikaela Loach & Jo Becker

Nadia's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nadiawhittomemp/

Katouche's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/itskatouche/

Edward's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/apollostark_/

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 23: Normalisation of Crisis

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:18:03 GMT

This week we are talking about the normalisation of crisis. We chat about how easy it can be too see crisis conditions as being normal and the importance of not getting comfortable with the world as it is now. We discuss government failures, grassroots organising for change and how we can stay sensitive in this world.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 22: Rest For The Many

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:43 GMT

SEASON 3! After a little break, we are back and want to use this episode to talk about the importance of rest. We talk about how this relates to justice, activism, and the concepts of self- and community care. Enjoy x

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 21: Unlearnings and Actions

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:08:36 GMT

In this Christmas bonus ep, we are reflecting on the year and some of the lessons we learnt and how we can bring that into the new year! We also speak to how to raise/handle those "difficult" topics over the holidays, and more.

Thank you to Treedom for sponsoring this episode, and if you wish to buy trees (perfect non-material Christmas gift) then please use this code: http://go.treedom.net/yikes

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 20: Gatekeeping and Collective Change

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:23:28 GMT

Last ep of season 2, wohoo! We define gatekeeping, and explore this very nuanced topic of accountability, power hoarding, and scarcity mindsets.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 19: What is Climate Justice?

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:21:05 GMT

In this ep, we dive deeper into the definition and meaning of climate justice, how we relate to it, and what we hope of the climate justice movement going forward

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 18: The US Election

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 07:30:10 GMT

The last few days have been a lot. This episode is just us reacting to the result so far, discussing where we go from here and why organising is completely essential. CW: lots of swears, lots of frustration, a bit of hope in there too.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 17: Tools of Resistance, History and Black Mental Health with Jess Mally

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:45 GMT

In this ep., we talk to Jess Mally (@jessmally) about people power, history, tools of civil resistance, mental health in the Black community, and the white gaze.

To learn and support her work check the links below!

Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmally

Belovd Agency: https://www.instagram.com/belovdagency

Watch Young King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfTHXCLf680&t=4s

Other resources mentioned

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/oppression-olympics

https://www.instagram.com/@adarkmindfilm

https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 16: Black Lives Matter is Still Not a Trend (feat. Leah Thomas and Marie Beecham)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:12 GMT

Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black Lives Matter is More Than A Trend episode. They talk about the struggles that come with having a large platform, the need to acknowledge their own privileges, how brand capitalise off the scarcity mindset and so much more.

Marie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wastefreemarie

Leah's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/INTERSECTIONALENVIRONMENTALIST

Marie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariebeech/

Leah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/

Intersectional Environmentalist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 15: White Saviourism

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:56:48 GMT

This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” and what this means in the pursuit for collective climate and social justice.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 14: Climate Change is a Health Issue

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:10:15 GMT

Mikaela and Jo talk about the health impacts of the climate crisis, why this important and why it can be seen as the "greatest opportunity for global health". They connect this to other issues around activism, antiracism and change-making. Mikaela also talks about her own experience of health education and antiracism as a medical student. This conversation is informative, hopeful and challenging.

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 13: How Media is used to Oppress

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:44 GMT

This week on episode 2 of our new season, we discuss how the media shapes our world views, with the example of copaganda and the UK media’s monopoly. We also speak about the display of crisis, it’s normalisation and how current times exposed the lies of “this couldn’t happen to us”

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 12: Relationships and Accountability

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 GMT

SEASON 2!! After a wee break, the YIKES pod is back! In this ep., Mik and Jo chat about relationships, antiracism, letting things slide vs survival skills and holding others accountable. We are so excited to be back with a new season - hope you all enjoy Season 2!

Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.

New Season 2 artwork by Tolmeia Gregory!

Instagram: http://instagram.com/tolmeia/

Website: http://tolmeiagregory.com/

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EPISODE 11: Mental Health, Refugee Rights and the Privilege of Movement with Hassan Akkad

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 07:00:55 GMT

Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of The YIKES Podcast!

We spoke to the incredible Hassan Akkad, a documentary and film maker, using storytelling as humanising individuals and educating for social change. He shares his insights around refugee mental health, hostile environment politics, and privilege of movement.

Hassan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan_akkad?lang=en

Hassan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hassanakkad/

The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast

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Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach/

Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/

Fin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat/

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EPISODE 10: Periods, Trans Rights and Boundaries with Kenny Ethan Jones

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:10:20 GMT

Today we are talking to the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model and activist who advocates for trans rights and inclusivity around periods. He shares his experience in using IG as an education, joy, and resistance tool. We laughed we cried, we had all the feel. Enjoy!

Kenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyethanjones

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Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach/

Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/

Fin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat/

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EPISODE 9: Call Out Culture and System Change

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:34:39 GMT

This episode is brought to you by GoClimate - https://www.goclimate.com/

Jo and Mikaela talk about the importance calling each other out, why this is essential to antiracism work, the "angry black woman" stereotype, systems change and futurism.

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Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/

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EPISODE 8: Beyond White-Environmentalism (feat. Wawa Gatheru)

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:12:50 GMT

In this episode we talk to the wonderful Wawa Gatheru. Wawa is a writer, environmental justice activist and Rhodes scholar, based in the US. We spoke to Wawa about gatekeeping in academia, white supremacy in the climate and evironmental movement, the need for anti-racism and much more. You can find Wawa on Instagram @wawa_gatheru.

The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast

The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/

Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach/

Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/

Fin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat/

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EPISODE 7: Black Lives Matter Is More Than a Trend (feat. Leah Thomas and Marie Beecham)

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:23:34 GMT

Mikaela talks to Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) and Marie Beecham (@wastefreemarie) about how the huge influx of followers following the #BlackLivesMatter movement finally being given the attention it deserves feels being black women in the environmentalism space on instagram. We talk about tokenism, intersectionality, accountability, racial trauma, black joy and more. You can find Mikaela on instagram @mikaelaloach and for more content and to support our work, check out The Yikes Podcast on Patreon. Follow @theyikespodcast on instagram for updates and more.

Artwork by Tolmeia Gregory @tollydollyposh.

Produced by Finlay Mowat.

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EPISODE 6: Toxic positivity & Anti-racism

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Cw: racism & white supremacy

Today we are chatting about toxic positivity and how a culture of "good vibes only" is build on privilege and upholding white supremacy.

(we recorded this before the murders of Breanna Taylor, George Floyd and Tony McDade, which is why we only mention Ahmaud Arbery. All of them should still be here!)

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EPISODE 5: Fast Fashion (feat. Aja Barber)

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:02:57 GMT

Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! Sorry for the little break we had to go on, but we've managed to remotely record a brand new episode with the amazing Aja Barber. We cover topics such as fast fashion, cultural appropriation and how the Coronavirus pandemic could play a part in potential lifestyle/system change

If you want to support Aja, here are a few links!

Aja's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber

Aja's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/?hl=en

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EPISODE 4: The Coronavirus and Ecofacism

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:36:05 GMT

In this episode we talk about the rise of eco fascism on social media during this COVID-19 outbreak. We introduce what eco fascism is, how to spot it and why it's such an issue.

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EPISODE 3: The Refugee Crisis in Europe (feat. Ellie Shimmin)

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:46:16 GMT

In this episode of The YIKES Podcast we have our first ever guest, Ellie Shimmin! We discuss the current situation regarding the refugees in Greece/Turkey and the amazing work Ellie has done by helping refugees in the Greek islands.

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EPISODE 2: Can lifestyle change save the planet?

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 10:20:42 GMT

Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! In this episode we discuss the overwhelming, but hopeful topic of community and the possibility of system change.

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EPISODE 1: How We Got Into Climate Activism

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:20:41 GMT

Welcome to our first episode!! Woo!! We introduce ourselves, how we met, have a chat about our journey into climate activism and our vision for this podcast (and a few things which make us YIKES). Cw: we chat about eco-fascism (big yikes!)

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